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October 27, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 42 items

  1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Board Members.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M.
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
  9. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, you are invited to participate via telephone at (951) 826-8688. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 25-3280 ▶ jump to 2:38
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Recognition of Riverside Public Utilities 2024 Employees of the Year 25-3275 ▶ jump to 14:41
  12. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-3262 ▶ jump to 14:45
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 14:51
  14. 4 Minutes of September 22, 2025 25-3300
  15. 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from August 25, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting 25-3282
  16. 6 Excuse absence of Board Chair Goldware from September 22, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting 25-3281
  17. 7 Award Bid 8193 to Calgon Carbon Corporation for $1,836,270 from Public Utilities' Chemical Supplies Account for Granular Activated Carbon Removal and Replacement for three-year contract beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 - Palmyrita Water Treatment Facility 25-3319
  18. 8 Approve Work Order 2602138 for $51,314, Work Order 2601169 for $62,245, Work Order 2601151 for $65,239, and Work Order 2601181 for $50,290, for total capital expenditure of $229,088 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for circuits 1204, 1281, 1289, and 1313, respectively, fuse coordination projects 25-3012
  19. 9 Approve Riverside Public Utilities Electric 2026 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan compliance filing with California Independent System Operator in compliance with Section 40 of its tariff 25-3305 ▶ jump to 15:51
  20. 10 Approve Work Order 2512347 for total capital expenditure of $870,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Circuit 1287 Reliability Improvement Project 25-3306
  21. 11 Approve First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., with increase in compensation of $36,600, for total contract amount of $85,350 from Electric-Prod & Oper-Field Ops Professional Services Account for consulting services for Electric Distribution Inspection Data Configuration and Integration extending term to July 1, 2026 25-3038
  22. 22 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  23. 12 Approve Work Order 2214681 in total amount of $2,536,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, and paving costs - Delano Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project 25-3308 ▶ jump to 35:29
  24. 13 Approve Professional Service Agreement from Request for Proposal 2489 with Civiltec Engineering, Inc., Monrovia, for amount not-to-exceed $82,720 from Public Utilities Water Engineering Professional Services Account for preparation of 2025 Riverside Public Utilities Urban Water Management Plan for term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026 25-3320 ▶ jump to 41:21
  25. 14 Riverside Public Utilities’ 2024 Groundwater Atlas update 25-3310 ▶ jump to 67:08
  26. 15 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ABB, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, for $1,640,971.17 from Public Utilities Capital–Generating Station Account to perform control system upgrades - Approve Work Order 2522296 in amount of $1,430,486.17 - Clearwater Power Plant 25-3311 ▶ jump to 102:40
  27. 16 Recommend City Council authorize Chief Financial Officer to record supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to Public Access Electric Vehicle Electrical Infrastructure Rebate Account - Authorize Chief Financial Officer to record supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to Electric Public Transit Program Account - Approve increase to additional rebate amount for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy program customers for Residential Used Electric Vehicle Rebate from $1,500 to $3,000 using existing funds in account for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Approve changes to Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate including making installation an allowable cost and increasing rebate from $500 to $1,500 - Add additional rebate for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy program customers of $1,000 and increase time-of-use meter rebate amount from $805 to $1,000 using existing funds in account for Fiscal Year 2025/26 25-3309 ▶ jump to 116:44
  28. 17 Review and discuss Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide 25-3316 ▶ jump to 197:52
  29. 29 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  30. 18 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-3264
  31. 19 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of the Board. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board of Public Utilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 25-3263 ▶ jump to 213:05
  32. 32 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  33. 20 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - August 31, 2025 25-3294 ▶ jump to 213:15
  34. 21 Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of August 31, 2025 25-3290
  35. 22 Electric Consultant Panel updates for August 2025 25-3296
  36. 23 Power Supply Report - August 2025 25-3295
  37. 24 Customer Engagement Report updates through August 2025 25-3286
  38. 25 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-3291
  39. 26 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-3265
  40. 40 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025
  41. 41 View live Webcast of the Board Meeting at: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  42. 42 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com